2004 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MD04 AAF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a successful test on 1 April 2026 at 73,633 miles. The recent history indicates a stable mechanical condition with no defects recorded during the last three annual inspections. While the vehicle failed its initial attempts in both 2025 and 2026, these failures occurred within 24 hours of the subsequent pass, suggesting that the issues were either minor administrative oversights or rectified immediately by the owner to secure compliance. The recorded mileage of 73,633 over a 22-year lifespan averages approximately 3,347 miles per annum. This low usage pattern is consistent across the documented period, with the vehicle covering roughly 1,369 miles between April 2024 and March 2025, and a further 2,065 miles through to April 2026. Such limited annual mileage often points to a vehicle that has spent significant time in storage or served as a secondary runabout, which can sometimes lead to issues related to inactivity rather than heavy mechanical fatigue. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle. Long periods of standing can cause premature degradation of rubber components, including suspension bushes, engine mounts, and cooling system hoses, which may not always be captured during a standard MOT test. You should also scrutinize the wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounting points for signs of structural corrosion, as these areas are common failure points for a Renault Clio of this vintage. Verify that the timing belt has been replaced according to the manufacturer's age-based interval, as low mileage does not mitigate the risk of belt failure due to material aging.